Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2009 Ford Explorer?
On a 2009 Ford Explorer, take constant power from the Purple/Red wire at the black 7-pin plug on the ignition barrel, steering column, pin 4, ignition from the White/Orange wire at the black 7-pin plug on the ignition barrel, steering column, pin 1, and ground to clean, bare body metal. Meter every wire first.
Meter every wire before you tap it. Colors change with trim and build date.
OBD-II port:Under the dash, driver sideBest power spot:Ignition barrel plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2009 Ford Explorer?
Constant, ignition and accessory are on one plug at the ignition barrel.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition barrel plug
Black 7-pin plug on the steering column.
Constant
Purple/Red
Black 7-pin plug on the ignition barrel, steering column, pin 412V battery feed.
Ignition
White/Orange
Black 7-pin plug on the ignition barrel, steering column, pin 1Hot with the key in run.
Accessory
Purple/Green
Black 7-pin plug on the ignition barrel, steering column, pin 6Accessory.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Start is Blue/White on pin 7. Never tap it.
Option 2 Backup
Fuse tap
If you would rather not open the column.
Ignition
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelBackup: a slot that is dead off and hot on.
Use an add-a-fuse.
From Fortin's install guide for the 2006 to 2010 Explorer with a key (guide 85441).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2009 Ford Explorer for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
Left turnNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Right turnNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Park lightPositive +Not yet checked
Blue/White
Harness at the driver kick panelPositive parking light. Meter it first.
HeadlightNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
ReverseNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Dome lightNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Each chip shows the main insulation color with its stripe. Source: Fortin's install guide for the 2006 to 2010 Explorer with a key (guide 85441).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2009 Ford Explorer for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Gray/Orange (high)
Violet/Orange (low)
OBD-II port, pins 3 and 11Never cut or splice the CAN wires.
DoorsNegative -Not yet checked
Green/Purple
Harness at the driver kick panelDriver door. Meter it first.
BrakePositive +Not yet checked
Purple/White
White 4-pin plug on the brake pedal switch, pin 4Positive with the pedal down.
Parking brakeNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Vehicle speedNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Source: Fortin's install guide for the 2006 to 2010 Explorer with a key (guide 85441). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2009 Ford Explorer?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2009 Ford Explorer?
OBD II
Diagnostic portOBD-II port: under the dash, driver sidePlug-in GPS trackers and OBD harnesses connect here. Check the port before you plan the install.
Which years share wiring with the 2009 Ford Explorer?
This page2009Ford Explorer.
Same wiring2006, 2007, 2008, 2010Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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This page covers the 2009 Ford Explorer midsize SUV with a key start.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2009 Explorer.
Written by API Signal, fleet GPS and camera installers for 35+ years across Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, installing every major telematics and camera brand. Every wire on this page lists its source.
Test every wire with a meter before you tap it
No wiring information is ever guaranteed. Colors and locations change with trim, options and build date, and the manufacturer can change them in the middle of a model year. We share this as a starting point for installers, and you are responsible for confirming every connection on the vehicle in front of you.
Common questions about 2009 Ford Explorer wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2009 Ford Explorer?
Purple/Red at the black 7-pin plug on the ignition barrel, steering column, pin 4. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2009 Ford Explorer?
White/Orange at the black 7-pin plug on the ignition barrel, steering column, pin 1. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Where is the brake wire on a 2009 Ford Explorer?
Purple/White (positive +) at the white 4-pin plug on the brake pedal switch, pin 4. Positive with the pedal down. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2009 Ford Explorer?
2006, 2007, 2008, 2010. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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